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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl.
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I just had an auction complete on e-bay, it was not close to reserve w/ 4 minutes left. All of a sudden this person bids and meets the reserve, then e-mails me and said they did so by mistake. What recourse do I have. I think they were bidding to see what the reserve was. I e-mailed them back and said as far as I am concerned they bought it!, also e-mailed e-bay. Any thoughts
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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it happens !! just [put in a non-paying bidder report to ebay so you don't have to pay to relist it and get over it
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl.
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Man this is a real confidence builder, first time I ever list on e-bay and get screwed
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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yup i was going to bid on a dash....by mistake hit buy it now
![]() i told the guy i did this by mistake....very understanding he was... i paypaled him the 4.65 listing price ........ highest bid was 40.00 reserve was 185.00 ![]() just what happened to me..... offer the last bidder the item....if it was not to far from the reserve |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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All comes down to the honesty of the person.......
Heard of cases were that was done to get the bid and then go back asking for a lower price due to mistake....... Sorry to hear that happened.....
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CC Nevada
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Look at his feedback profile and see if he has a history of bid retractions. His member profile will tell you how many times he has retracted a bid in the last six months. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience on your first go around. It doesn't happen that often. I guess I've been lucky. I've sold hundreds of items on ebay and have only had a few non-paying bidders. Don't give up, it's a great way to sell things you don't need. BTW...You can block him from bidding on your future auctions. I think you did the right thing by e-mailing ebay. I would wait it out and see what his next move is going to be. He was obviously interested in the item. I wouldn't bend on the price though. Keep in mind, he can still leave retalitory negative feedback...But then again.......You can too.
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![]() MAYBE IT WAS AN HONEST MISTAKE. JUST FILE A NON-PAYING BIDDER FORM , & THEN A FINAL AUCTION FEE REBATE FORM SO IT DOESN'T COST YOU ANY MONEY. IF YOU LIST & SELL MUCH STUFF ON EBAY, THIS WON'T BE THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENS TO YOU. GET PAST IT, RELIST YOUR ITEM, & DON'T PULL YOUR HAIR OUT OVER IT. IF THATS THE WORST THING THAT EVER HAPPENS WITH YOUR DEALINGS OVER THE NET....... YOU'RE ONE LUCKY GUY. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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I agree with cdowns.
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